Sharon Wong

Waxman

Boy waves his pudgy arms in the air and tries to speak. He only manages a boneless caterwaul that draws attention, but in no way gets him what he wants. "He's at it again," Daddy mumbles. "The nappy, Stel." "Oh, do your bit for once," Mummy mutters. "I already birthed him."

Short Stories: You Will Know Me by My Voice by Sharon Yan Wong

The shadows permeate everything within. I only know I'm not alone from the moans and curses of the other travelers stumbling beside me. When I spy a dim glow ahead, I must resist the urge to push past my companions to reach this source of light.

On Jose Donoso's Obscene Bird of Night

An in-depth analysis on an obscure Chilean classic from the 70's, published in one of the States' most prestigious literary publications

Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Gagosian: A Brief Spark of Savage Genius

Just last week, the Gagosian opened a major exhibit paying homage to one of New York's most talented but tortured artists, Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988). A charismatic character bristling with self-destructive creative energy, Basquiat was known for expressing and juxtaposing conflicting qualities in his work.

"This Our Daily Bread"

There's a veneer of antiquity over the small mining town that makes me doubt it runs on our time, if it runs on time at all. The buildings, the surfaces and the very air have the faded quality of an old manuscript unearthed in a dusty archive.

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Novated Leases: Unlock Your Ideal Car and Maximise Your Tax Savings! - Carbar

Traditionally, few people expect to save money when they get a new car. Beyond the leasing costs, there are running expenses to consider, such as fuel,...

What is Telematics and Why Do You Need It?

With telematics, your drivers are never out of sight. Find out why watching your drivers on the road will unlock your fleet's potential in our article.

Should You Get An Electric Vehicle (EV)?

Are electric vehicles just a fad or are they the future? We'll help you decide if transitioning to electric is a good business decision for you.

Accelerate to Zero | Shell Fleet Solutions & Consultancy

We provide support in multiple areas, from electrification, advanced telematics and analytics to carbon compensation. Let us help you to accelerate your fleet decarbonisation journey - from point A to point B, and all the way to Net Zero Emissions.

Shell Fuel Cards for Small Businesses

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Brochure for ReCAP campaign

A flyer showcasing Shell Fleet App's offerings for small businesses

Transportation Cost Reduction: Best Practices for Bid Management

A white paper I wrote covering best practices for conducting a multi-stage RFP

The Cost Optimization Playbook

A white paper I wrote on using data to optimize shipping spend

Conjuring Arts Research Center in NYC: A Magician's Paradise

The Conjuring Arts Research Center does not advertise itself to the casual visitor. This is hardly because it lacks educational value, fascinating content or respect for us non-magical commoners. Rather, the Conjuring Arts Research Center's sole purpose is to further the knowledge of those who have already been initiated into the intriguing, little-understood world of the magician.

The Museum of the American Gangster: Born of a brief brush with crime

I can see how the visitor's first glimpse of the Museum of the American Gangster, located in a former speakeasy on St. Mark's, could be a bit bemusing. For the most part, the Museum of the American Gangster is dominated by scores of black and white photos and an assortment of memorabilia that probably don't signify much to an outsider.

A Tale of Two Elevator Museums in NYC

Would you consider the ubiquitous elevator worthy of a shrine? Apparently this humble-seeming mode of transportation has more devotees in New York City than you'd think. There are two different elevator museums in the city-the Long Island City Elevator Historical Society and The Museum -both totally different but equally worthy of perusal.

Livingston Masonic Library: As Close As You'll Get Without Joining

What does the word Freemasons conjure in your mind? Practitioners of occult rituals? Old white presidents? Or perhaps, a polite term for the Illuminati? Tom Savini, director of the Chancellor Robert R Livingston Masonic Library and our guide for the hour and a half long tour organized by Atlas Obscura, has heard it all before.

Lower East Side Troll Museum: New York's Only Homage to the Troll

If you find yourself standing before the Lower East Side's Troll Museum, you might find yourself feeling bewildered, maybe even a little cheated. There is definitely little to indicate its presence in a nondescript apartment building on the Lower East Side. This is why making an appointment with Reverend Jen, the troll museum's proprietor, is a must.

Morbid Anatomy Library, Where Death And Beauty Intersect

After visiting the Morbid Anatomy Library, part of Brooklyn's interdisciplinary Proteus Gowanus Gallery, you are likely to feel haunted. I personally woke with my brow damp and my heart hammering, the memory of a black-and-white photograph depicting a dead baby clinging to my waking moments like residue.

Gay Bars in Kuala Lumpur, Where Homosexuality is Illegal

The above image is probably not what the average traveler to Malaysia anticipates. While it is known as a moderate Muslim nation, Malaysia is still a place where the less conservative among us should err on the side of caution.